After the unceremonious split of Britpop legends The Verve in 1999, frontman and
songwriter "Mad" Richard Ashcroft (born 11 September 1971 in Wigan, UK)
re-emerged with a sack of songs and the same love of hazy, psych-tinged, 1960s
guitar pop. Full of charisma, a wild streak and a talent for penning some of the
most heartfelt anthems of his era, his influence spread to the likes Oasis,
Coldplay and Kasabian and his return was eagerly awaited. Debut solo single "A
Song for the Lovers" shot straight to Number 3 in the UK and Alone With Everyone
(2000) topped the album charts as his...